The Opportunity

About Temenos Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together. We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably. At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society. VALUES Care About Transforming The Banking Landscape. Commit to being part of an exciting culture and product evolving within the financial industry. Collaborate effectively and proactively with teams within or outside Temenos. Challenge yourself to be ambitious and achieve your individual as well as the company targets. THE ROLE We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to support the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial and technology agreements, including cloud services (SaaS), software licenses, and professional services contracts. This role works closely with sales, finance, operations, HR, and other internal stakeholders to deliver practical legal solutions that enable business growth while managing risk.

The ideal candidate brings strong transactional expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Responsibilities

You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, software licenses, statements of work, NDAs, and partner agreements.
You will support sales teams throughout the contracting process by providing concise, business‑oriented legal advice.
You will collaborate on matters involving privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance, escalating issues where appropriate.
You will assist with contract lifecycle management, including templates, playbooks, fallback language, and process improvements.
You will facilitate alignment with internal teams such as Finance, Security, Product, HR, Marketing, and Compliance.
You will support dispute resolution efforts, including coordinating with external counsel on pre‑litigation matters when needed.
You will contribute to training materials and internal enablement sessions related to contracting, legal processes, and compliance topics.
You will help maintain a consistent approach to risk management across jurisdictions.

Skills & Qualifications

You should have 3+ years of legal experience in software, SaaS, cloud services, or commercial/technology transactions (in‑house or law firm).
You should have good understanding of privacy and data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR, US privacy laws, US frameworks).
You should have ability to manage and negotiate commercial agreements with attention to detail and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
You should have strong drafting and communication skills.
You should have ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships and influence stakeholders.
Business Acumen: Comfortable balancing legal risk with commercial objectives in a high‑growth, global tech environment.

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS Include

Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge
Study leaves: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development

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